Credentialing Commission for Healthcare Interpreters to Hold Webinar - September 15, 2010

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Credentialing Commission for Healthcare Interpreters to Hold Webinar - September 15, 2010

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) recently announced that on Friday, September 17th, at 1 PM Eastern, it will hold a webinar to discuss its certification exam and overall test development process. The CCHI is currently working to finalize its credentialing program for healthcare interpreters. The webinar is free, but participants must register online.

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AHA Honors 2 NAPH Members for Strides in Quality, Palliative Care - July 19, 2011

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HHS Announces $40 Million in Grants to Enroll Children in Medicaid, CHIP - August 24, 2011

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HHS Announces New Initiatives to Increase Medicaid Flexibility and Innovation - April 19, 2011

CMS Posts Redistribution of Unused Medicare GME Residency Positions - August 24, 2011

Super Committee Members Named, Planning Begins for Fall Advocacy - August 17, 2011

HHS Releases Proposed Health Insurance Exchange Rule - July 12, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Dual Eligible Request for Information - July 12, 2011

11th Circuit Rules Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate Unconstitutional - August 17, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Medicaid Eligibility, FMAP - August 17, 2011

HHS Announces FQHC Funds to Support Medicare Care Coordination - June 14, 2011

CMS Announces New Coordinated Care Models for Dual Eligibles - July 12, 2011

HHS, IRS Issue Proposed Rules on Health Exchange Enrollment, Subsidies, Credits - August 17, 2011

HHS Awards $28.8 Million to Community Health Centers - August 17, 2011

HHS Launches Initiative of Multiple Chronic Conditions - December 21, 2010

Update on Lawsuits Challenging the Affordable Care Act - April 27, 2011

CDC Awards $49 Million for State and Local Health Departments - August 17, 2011

NAPH, Other Provider Groups File Amicus Brief in California Medicaid Case - August 9, 2011

CMS Releases OPPS Proposed Rule for CY 2012 - July 12, 2011

IRS Issues Proposed Rule on Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment - July 12, 2011

CMS Releases Final IPPS Rule for FY 2012 - August 9, 2011

Report Indicates Nearly Half of All States Plan Medicaid Provider Cuts - June 7, 2011

NQF Seeks Nominations for Steering Committee, Technical Advisory Panels - June 7, 2011

CMS Launches New Hospital Compare Site - August 9, 2011

CMS Issues Guidance on MOE, Home and Community-Based Service Waivers - August 9, 2011

New DSH Proposed Rule Under Review at OMB - July 12, 2011

Wishard Receives Record Gift for New Hospital, Will Rename System and Hospital - July 12, 2011

CMS Releases Solicitation for Proposals for the Medicare Community-Based Care Transitions Program (CCTP) - April 19, 2011

CMS Issues IPPS Proposed Rule, Includes Provisions Implementing Hospital Readmissions Program and More - April 27, 2011

New Leaders for Innovation, Advocacy Join NAPH - July 6, 2011

Senate Forgoes Fourth of July Recess, Budget Negotiations Continue - July 6, 2011

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Payment Reductions for Treatment of HACs - June 7, 2011

GAO Announces New Appointments to MedPAC - June 7, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Equal Access Proposed Rule - July 6, 2011

GAO Report Finds Difficulty Referring CHIP, Medicaid Children for Specialty Care - July 6, 2011

NAPH Provides Analysis of Proposed ACO Regulations - April 6, 2011

Medicare EHR Attestation Begins April 18 - March 29, 2011

HHS Announces New Hospital Preparedness Program Awards - July 6, 2011

6th Circuit Finds Affordable Care Act is Constitutional - July 6, 2011

Proposed Rule Enables Patients to View Individuals Accessing their Electronic Records - June 7, 2011

IOM Issues Report on Geographic Adjustment in Medicare Payments - June 7, 2011

New Survey Demonstrates Value of Drug Discount Program to Patients, Hospitals - July 6, 2011

IOM Reports Needed Changes in Pain Management - July 6, 2011

NAPH Provides More Information on National Quality Strategy - April 6, 2011

Government Funding, Deficit Reduction Remain Top Priorities in Washington - April 12, 2011

Apply Now! Action Coalitions for the Future of Nursing - July 6, 2011

President Obama Pulled into Debt Negotiations – NAPH Asking for Member Outreach - June 28, 2011

Join SNHPA in Washington for 340B Conference and Legislative Day - June 7, 2011

More Posturing on Debt Limit with No Compromise in Sight - June 1, 2011

HHS Announces Up to $500 million in Funding for Improving Patient Care - June 28, 2011

HHS Launches ‘Partnership for Patients;’ NAPH, Members Sign On - April 12, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on CMS' IPPS FY 2010 Proposed Rule - June 23, 2009

Deficit Reduction Talks Continue, Biden Group Sets July 1 Deadline - June 21, 2011

NAPH’s Bruce Siegel Warns of Risks to Medicaid - June 21, 2011

CMS to Hold June 7 Conference Call on Pioneer ACOs - June 1, 2011

Three States Win Grants to Develop Health Insurance Exchanges - June 1, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on FY 2012 IPPS Rule - June 21, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Advance Payment Initiative - June 21, 2011

July 4 Recess is Perfect Time to Hold Stakeholder Meetings - June 23, 2009

Farzad Mostashari Named New Director of ONC - April 12, 2011

HHS Seeks Comments on Proposed Regulatory Review Plan - June 21, 2011

HHS Announces $4 Million in Healthy Communities Funds - June 21, 2011

HHS Reduces Hospital Preparedness Program by $42 Million - June 1, 2011

HHS Releases Regulatory Review Plan, Including Review of Conditions of Participation - June 1, 2011

Obama Administration Announces National Prevention Strategy - June 21, 2011

National Quality Forum Releases Updated List of Serious Reportable Events - June 21, 2011

HHS Unveils Plans to Reduce Health Disparities Among Racial, Ethnic Minorities - April 12, 2011

NAPH Cosponsoring National HIT and Delivery System Transformation Summit in DC - April 6, 2011

NAPH Member Elected To NQF Palliative Care Steering Committee - June 21, 2011

IRS Makes New ACA Reporting Requirements for Tax-Exempt Hospitals Optional for Tax Year 2010 - June 14, 2011

Joint Commission Announces New Accreditation Standards Under Primary Care Model - June 1, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Expand Exemptions to E-Prescribing Program - June 1, 2011

CMS to Hold Call on Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Registration - March 23, 2011

CMS State Medicaid Director Letter Issues Technical Changes on Medicaid EHR Incentive Program - April 12, 2011

Discussion of Medicaid Cuts, but Little Action on Capitol Hill - May 24, 2011

CMS Innovation Center Announces New Models to Encourage ACO Development - May 24, 2011

Truman Medical Centers CEO Inducted as AHA Chair - April 12, 2011

NAPH Makes Nominations to Critical Measures Development Board - April 6, 2011

HRSA Proposes to Permit 340B Orphan Drug Coverage at Rural Hospitals - May 24, 2011

HHS Issues Final Rule on 'Unreasonable' Insurance Premium Increases - May 24, 2011

Affordable Care Act Celebrates First Year of Enactment, Safety Net Health Systems Leaders in Implementation - March 23, 2011

CMS Moves Forward with Medicaid Psychiatric Demonstration - April 12, 2011

Medicaid Remains at Center of Storm on Capitol Hill - May 17, 2011

Nominations Deadline Approaching! AHRQ Seeks Nominations for National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality - April 12, 2011

Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments to Start in Some States in Early 2011 - December 21, 2010

CMS Launches Initiatives to Improve Care, Lower Costs for Dual Eligibles - May 17, 2011

CMS Announces $100 Million in Grants for Healthy Communities - May 17, 2011

NAPH Soliciting Hospital Information on Care for Homeless Population - December 21, 2010

CMS to Host Forum on ICD-10 Conversion - May 17, 2011

Another Stopgap Funding Law Keeps Pressure on Congress - March 23, 2011

New Website Compiles ACA-Related State Legislation - March 23, 2011

HHS Releases Partnering to Heal Training Video to Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections - May 17, 2011

CDC Issues Guideline on Norovirus Prevention in Health Care Settings - May 17, 2011

‘Maintenance of Effort’ the New Catchphrase in Washington - February 9, 2011

Sebelius Issues Letter to Governors Highlighting State Flexibility under Medicaid - February 9, 2011

House Seeks to Cut Medicaid Eligibility amid Deficit Reduction Talks - May 11, 2011

Congress Considers Law on Public Employee Pension Act - May 11, 2011

NAPH Submits Value Based Purchasing Comments to CMS - March 15, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Health Care Quality Measures to AHRQ - March 15, 2011

CMS Issues Final Telemedicine Rule, Eases Burdens on Credentialing and Privileging - May 11, 2011

NAPH Sponsors National Medicaid Congress - May 11, 2011

House Begins Debate on FY 2011 Continuing Resolution - February 16, 2011

Sebelius Tells Arizona Plans to Cut Medicaid Coverage Do Not Violate Health Reform - February 24, 2011

Indiana, Ohio Launch Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Programs - May 11, 2011

Modern Healthcare recognizes NAPH CEO, members for leadership - May 11, 2011

HRSA Seeks Nominations for Three of Four Federal Advisory Committees - March 15, 2011

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule on GME Resident Cap Reductions - March 15, 2011

FY 2012 Budget is Top Priority as Congress Returns to Washington - May 3, 2011

GOP Set to Introduce MOE Repeal Legislation - May 3, 2011

Senate May Vote on ACA Repeal Bill Over Majority Objections - January 25, 2011

Federal District Judge Rules ACA Constitutional - February 24, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Medicaid Rate-Setting Process - May 3, 2011

CMS Issues Final Hospital VBP Rule - May 3, 2011

CMS Seeks Applications for $40 Million in CHIPRA Enrollment and Outreach Grants - February 16, 2011

HHS Continues Outreach Efforts on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans - February 9, 2011

CMS Announces Web Conference on Community-Based Care Transitions Program - May 3, 2011

CMS Clarifies Availability of Federal CHIP and Medicaid Funds for Translation and Interpretation Services - May 3, 2011

Government Shutdown Averted – for Now - March 2, 2011

NAPH Provides Analysis of President’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal - March 2, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Expand Influenza Vaccination Access in Hospitals - May 3, 2011

NAPH Meets with Senior HHS Officials on Delivery System Reforms - January 25, 2011

ONC Seeks HIT Approved Accreditor Applications - February 24, 2011

NAPH Issues Comment Letter on EMTALA - March 2, 2011

NAPH Issues Comment Letter on HIT Definition of Meaningful Use - March 2, 2011

CMS Delays Implementation Deadline for Medicaid RACs - February 24, 2011

HHS Announces $750 Million in Prevention Funding - February 16, 2011

CMS Seeks Applications for Medicaid Prevention Grants - March 2, 2011

CMS Announces Programs to Support Community-Based Living - March 2, 2011

GAO Encourages Alignment of Reporting for e-Prescribing and EHR Programs - February 24, 2011

New CMS Website Tracks Status of Medicaid RAC Implementation - March 2, 2011

CMS Issues Final Rule on Certain Fraud and Abuse Provisions of the Affordable Care Act - February 9, 2011

NQF Seeks Nominations for Steering Committee on Regionalized Emergency Medical Care Services - February 16, 2011

Deadline Approaching for NQF Disparities Panel Nominations - March 2, 2011

MedPAC Backs 1% Pay Increase for Hospitals in 2012 - January 19, 2011

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Medicaid Payment Case - January 19, 2011

CMS Proposed Rule Would Expand Patient Notification - February 9, 2011

CMS Seeks Members for Expert Panels to Develop New Quality Measures - February 9, 2011

CMS Seeks Input on Application of EMTALA to Hospital Inpatients - January 25, 2011

HHS Announces New Grants for State Implementation of Health Insurance Exchanges - January 25, 2011

Florida Judge Deems Health Reform Law Unconstitutional - February 1, 2011

CMS Issues Final Rule Extending Hospital Visitation Rights to Same-Sex Couples - November 30, 2010

CMS Issues Request for Information Regarding ACOs and the Medicare Shared Savings Program - November 30, 2010

OCIIO Promotes Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans through New Website - February 1, 2011

Obama Renominates Berwick as CMS Administrator - February 1, 2011

Arizona Aims to Cut Medicaid to 280,000 Individuals - January 25, 2011

Xiaoyi Huang Promoted to Assistant VP for Policy - January 25, 2011

CMS Announces Open Call on Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing - February 1, 2011

CMS Article Highlights Guidance for Hospitals on Inpatient Admissions - February 1, 2011

HRSA Announces Health Center Planning Grants Opportunity - January 19, 2011

Highlighting innovations in health care quality at NAPH member hospitals - January 19, 2011

NAPH Member Recognized by Kaiser Foundation at IHI Meeting - December 21, 2010

Two NAPH Leaders Named to an NQF Steering Committee - January 19, 2011

Congress Passes One Year ‘Doc Fix’ - December 14, 2010

Sebelius Urges Governors to Request Enhanced FMAP Extension from CMS - Aug. 24, 2010

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: The Disparities Leadership Program - January 19, 2011

NAPH leads coalition letter on Medical lawsuit - August 11, 2010

HHS Seeks Comments on Evaluation of SAMHSA Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Grant Program - December 14, 2010

Health Reform Repeal Vote Delayed - January 12, 2011

Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Funds Now Flowing - January 12, 2011

House Rules Include Pay-Go Changes - January 4, 2011

Disjointed House and Senate 2011 Calendars - January 4, 2011

CMS Issues Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Proposed Rule - January 12, 2011

Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight to Move from HHS Secretary’s Office to CMS - January 12, 2011

Congress Struggling to Conclude Lame Duck Session - December 14, 2010

House Parties Choose Committee Leaders - December 14, 2010

States Receive Bonuses for Enrolling Children in Medicaid - January 12, 2011

Registration now Open for NAPH’s Community Leaders Legislative Event in March - January 4, 2011

New Congress, New Relationships - January 4, 2011

Jackson Health System to Hold Hospital Disaster Planning Symposium - December 14, 2010

Congress Eyes 2010 Endgame – Seeking Compromise on Must Pass Legislation - December 8, 2010

EHR Incentive Program Hospital and Physician Registration Opened Jan. 3 - January 4, 2011

Preliminary FY 2011 DSH Allotments Released - January 4, 2011

HRSA Announces $8 Million in Funds for Community Health Centers - November 30, 2010

HHS to Reimburse States that Care for Haiti Earthquake Survivors - November 30, 2010

Proposed Medicaid Measures Released for Comment - January 4, 2011

HHS Announces Program to Recognize HAI Achievements - January 4, 2011

House Republicans Choose Committee Chairs - December 8, 2010

NAPH Submits Comments to CMS on ACOs - December 8, 2010

Federal Court Rules Portion of Health Reform Unconstitutional - December 14, 2010

United States Solicitor General Urges Supreme Court to Deny Review of Medicaid Payment Case - December 14, 2010

NAPH Joins Hospital Industry in Submitting Comments on VBP Program - December 8, 2010

Federal Court Upholds Constitutionality of Health Reform Law - December 8, 2010

HHS Releases Healthy People 2020 - December 14, 2010

CMS Officially Amends Medicaid Regulations to Remove Cost Limit Rule - December 8, 2010

This Week is National Health Care Quality Week - October 19, 2010

CMS Issues Fact Sheet for New Medicare Beneficiaries - November 30, 2010

PLEASE NOTE, NEWSLINE WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22.

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Long “To Do List” as Congress Returns for Lame Duck - November 16, 2010

NAPH Urges Hospitals to Oppose DSH and GME Cuts Proposed by Fiscal Commission - November 16, 2010

CMS Formally Launches Innovation Center - November 16, 2010

AHRQ Seeks New Nominations for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - November 16, 2010

Congress Returns for Lame Duck Session and Transition Planning - November 11, 2010

HHS Seeks State Grant Applications for Development of Exchange HIT Systems - November 11, 2010

HHS Publishes FY 2012 State FMAPs - November 16, 2010

HHS Announces Additional Support for States to Upgrade Medicaid HIT Systems - November 11, 2010

CMS to Hold Meeting on Transition Care Services Pilot Program - November 11, 2010

Commonwealth Fund Introduces New Hospital Comparison Tool - October 19, 2010

States Gain Approval for EHR Provider Incentive Program - November 11, 2010

CMS Issue Proposed Rules for Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors - November 11, 2010

CMS, CDC Encourage Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries to get Flu Vaccine - October 27, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control and Payment Error Rate Measurement - Aug. 24, 2010

Federal Court Rejects Application of Charity Care Days to Medicare DSH Adjustment - November 3, 2010

ONC Issues Interim Final Rule Correcting EHR Standards - October 19, 2010

Migration Policy Institute Solicits Applications for Immigrant Integration Awards - October 19, 2010

Congressional Recess Continues - October 12, 2010

House Health Care Reform Bill Summary Available - June 23, 2009

HELP Committee Marking Up Health Care Reform Bill, Finance Committee Delayed - 6/22/09

House Bill Would Provide Critical Access Hospitals Support through Provider Taxes - October 19, 2010

Representative Introduces Bill to Relax Physician Supervision Requirements - October 19, 2010

HHS Announces $473 Million in Funding to Support Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - October 12, 2010

CMS Issues Letter Revising SPA Process - October 12, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on Expansion of RAC Program to Medicaid - October 12, 2010

Upcoming Webinar on Seasonal Flu Prevention for Vulnerable Populations - October 5, 2010

Bidding Adieu to NAPH - September 22, 2010

All States Have Requested Extended FMAP Funding, HHS Says - October 5, 2010

DHS Requests Feedback on Disaster Preparedness - Aug. 24, 2010

Federal Judge Allows Virginia Health Reform Lawsuit to Move Forward; Missouri Voters Approve Referendum Nullifying Insurance Mandate - August 11, 2010

IOM to Study Best Practices for Improving Health Care Safety with HIT - October 5, 2010

House Releases Bill with No DSH Cuts, Denver Health CEO to Testify - 6/22/09

More States Begin Efforts to Implement Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments - March 31, 2010

UHC Recognizes University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - October 5, 2010

CMS to Hold Feedback Session on Medicare Data for Performance Measurement - September 15, 2010

HRSA to Hold Meeting Regarding Designation of MUPs/HPSAs - September 15, 2010

Joint Commission Releases Roadmap for Hospital Communications Standards - August 11, 2010

Senate makes one last attempt on FMAP provision before recess - August 2, 2010

AHRQ Seeks Nominations for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - September 15, 2010

Arizona Budget Eliminates Children’s Health Insurance Program - March 31, 2010

NAPH Urges Obama Administration to Carefully Craft HIT Incentive Payment Regulations - December 15, 2009

HHS Announces $9 Million in Grants for Preventive Medicine Residency Programs - August 2, 2010

NAPH Meets with HRSA to Discuss CCN Funding and Implementation - June 15, 2010

ONC Seeks Comments on HIT Standards Committee Recommendations - June 15, 2010

House Leaders Introduce Bill to Correct HHS Rule on EHR Payments to Multi-Campus Hospitals - August 2, 2010

President Appoints Berwick CMS Administrator During Recess - July 7, 2010

HHS Launches Healthcare.gov - July 7, 2010

OIG Releases Report on Medicaid DSH Payments - July 14, 2010

NAPH to hold DC-Based Consultants Breakfast – June 29 - June 22, 2010

CMS Releases Letter on ARRA Political Subdivision Requirement - June 30, 2010

Congress Prepares for Recess – Likely without FMAP Extension - July 27, 2010

States Encouraged to Seek Funding to Stem Bloodstream Infections in Hospitals - July 27, 2010

HHS Announces Grants to Increase Health Care Workforce Diversity - July 14, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for CY 2011 Outpatient Prospective Payment System - July 14, 2010

Congressional Leaders Urge CMS to Reconsider Inpatient Hospital Pay Cuts - July 27, 2010

New Jersey Revises Hospital Assessment; Pennsylvania Enacts New Hospital Tax - July 27, 2010

House Subcommittee Holds Hearings on MedPAC GME Recommendations - July 7, 2010

ACGME Proposes New Standards for Resident Hours - July 7, 2010

Hospital Leaders Lobby on FMAP; Future of Extension Uncertain - July 20, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentives - July 20, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Physician Fees and Bonus Payments for Primary Care - July 7, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on Medicaid and CHIP for Lawfully Residing Residents - July 7, 2010

CMS to Conduct Survey on Payments to Providers for HCACs - July 20, 2010

Health Plans Must Cover Preventive Services under New Regulations - July 20, 2010

Office of Minority Health Announces Grants to Address Health Disparities - July 7, 2010

HHS Issues Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Rules - July 20, 2010

NAPH Launches Public Hospital Patient Safety Program - December 15, 2009

CMS Leadership Undergoing Significant Changes - April 28, 2010

HHS Seeks Comments on Proposed Survey of Former CAP/HCAP Grantees - July 20, 2010

Hospital Industry Urges Delay in Implementation of DSH Reporting Rule - June 22, 2010

June 2010: CDC Proposes New H1N1 Flu Guidance For Health Workers

HHS Issues Final Rule on Establishment of Temporary Certification Program for HIT - June 22, 2010

Discount for NAPH Members at the Fourth National Medicare RAC Summit - June 22, 2010

NAPH Seeks Representation on MUP and HPSA Rulemaking Committee - June 15, 2010

MedPAC Releases June 2010 Report to Congress - June 22, 2010

Hospitals Enroll in PECOS to Receive Medicare EHR Incentives - June 15, 2010

Louisiana Delegation Seeking Signatures on DSH Auditing and Reporting Rule Letter - May 11, 2010

Four New States Receive Federal Matching Funds for EHR Incentives - May 20, 2010

CMS Announces Open Door Forum on Medicare Shared Savings - June 15, 2010

Sebelius Touts Early Health Reform Implementation - May 20, 2010

NAPH Urges HRSA to More Flexibly Interpret FQHC Requirements As They Apply to Public Hospital Community Clinics - May 11, 2010

HHS Announces $83.9 Million in HIT Awards - June 9, 2010

States Asked to Join Multi-Payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration - June 9, 2010

ONC Requests New Applications for Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement Program - June 2, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Program Premiums and Cost Sharing - June 9, 2010

Arizona Reinstates CHIP Coverage - June 2, 2010

CMS Issues Q&A on ACOs; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Expected in the Fall - June 9, 2010

Georgia and Tennessee Enact Hospital Taxes - May 26, 2010

NAPH Comments on Hospital and Health Care Complexes Cost Report - June 2, 2010

GAO Chief Announces Appointments to MedPAC - May 26, 2010

IRS Seeks Comments on Additional Requirements for Tax-Exempt Hospitals - June 2, 2010

NAPH, AHA, and Others Advocate Change to EHR Rules - May 5, 2010

Come to Washington To Prepare for Major Changes to 340B Program - June 2, 2010

HRSA Initiates Negotiated Rulemaking to Revise MUP and HPSA Criteria and Designations - May 11, 2010

SNHPA’s Annual Legislative Day July 22 - June 2, 2010

Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Decision to Strip Hospital of Tax Exempt Status - March 31, 2010

Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Caps on Noneconomic Damages - March 31, 2010

HHS to Establish Insurance Information Website by July 1 - May 11, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Funding Levels for State High-Risk Pools - May 5, 2010

HHS Issues Request for Information on HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes - May 11, 2010

More States Begin Efforts to Implement Medicaid HIT Incentive Payments - May 5, 2010

CMS Issues DSH Ruling on SSI Fraction, Non-Covered Days, Labor/Delivery Days - May 11, 2010

Recent Jobs Bill Opens EHR Funding to Certain Hospital-Based Physicians - April 28, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on State Flexibility with Medicaid Benchmark Plans - May 5, 2010

HHS to Accelerate Start of Early Retiree Reinsurance Program - May 11, 2010

CMS Actuary Report Provides Alternative Estimates for Health Reform - April 28, 2010

Programs in Health Reform May Go Unfunded - April 28, 2010

MedPAC Recommends Reforming GME Payments - April 28, 2010

Health Reform Law Contains New Compliance Measures - April 7, 2010

NAPH Urges Changes to Proposed Rule for EHR Certification - April 13, 2010

Obama Extends Hospital Visitation Rights to Same-Sex Couples - April 22, 2010

FMAP Extension a Top Priority Even if Road to Passage is Unclear. - April 22, 2010

CMS Releases Proposed Medicare IPPS Rule - April 22, 2010

HHS Issues Long-Awaited HIT Rules - January 5, 2010

Senate Struggling to Move Jobs Bill—NAPH Pushing for FMAP and DSH Extensions - February 17, 2010

Lawmakers Press for Changes to Meaningful Use Rule - April 13, 2010

CMS Offers Guidance on Health Reform Medicaid Expansion - April 13, 2010

NAPH Launches New Blog - Safety Net Matters - March 31, 2010

MedPAC Recommends Reforming GME Payments - April 7, 2010

Five New Regional HHS Directors Appointed - April 13, 2010

Guess Who’s Blogging? NAPH! Join the Conversation Today! - April 13, 2010

Congress Enacts Historic Health Care Reform Bill - March 23, 2010

Landrieu and Vitter Introduce DSH Reporting and Auditing Rule Legislation - February 17, 2010

Senate to Pass Health Reform “Fixes” Through Reconciliation - March 23, 2010

DSH Cuts Likely in Senate, Still Time to Act! - 6/22/09

House Committee Issues Request for Hospital Discount Data - 6/22/09

Jobs Bills Pushed Back to Accommodate Reform Passage - March 23, 2010

HHS and DOL Announce Awards for HIT and Health Jobs Training - February 17, 2010

Medicaid FMAP Rates for Q1 of FY 2010 Announced - February 17, 2010

Moody’s to Recalibrate Municipal Bonds to Global Rating Scale in Mid April - March 23, 2010

Congress Moves to Finish Health Reform in Coming Weeks - March 17, 2010

CMS Issues Additional CHIPRA Guidance for State Leaders - February 17, 2010

NAPH and AHA Press for Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Programs for Hospitals - February 17, 2010

NAPH Holds Successful Legislative Event - March 17, 2010

Senate Passes Jobs Bill; Extends FMAP and Physician Fee Schedule Fix and Clarifies EHR Incentive Payments - March 17, 2010

Administration Releases FY 2011 Budget Request - February 2, 2010

HUD Seeks to Codify Hospital Refinancing Rules - February 2, 2010

President Obama Signs Law Delaying Medicare Payment Reductions - March 17, 2010

HHS to Provide Additional Funding to Hospitals Treating Haiti Earthquake Survivors - February 17, 2010

Obama Calls for Expansion of Repayment Audits - March 17, 2010

HHS Issues Final Notice Allowing Multiple Contracting Pharmacies for 340B Providers - March 17, 2010

CMS Issues FAQs on DSH Auditing and Reporting Rule - January 26, 2010

New Guide Provides Strategies to Reduce Avoidable Hospital Readmissions - February 2, 2010

Obama Suggests Interest in Increasing Physician Medicaid Payments - March 17, 2010

HHS Issues Proposed Rules for HIT Certification - March 17, 2010

More States Begin Efforts to Implement Medicaid HIT Incentive Payments - January 26, 2010

GAO Announces MACPAC Appointees - January 5, 2010

NAPH Submits Comments on CMS' Meaningful Use Proposed Rule - March 17, 2010

CMS Posts Lewin Group Report on Medicaid Rules - March 17, 2010

NAPH President Larry Gage Talks Reform in Modern Healthcare - January 5, 2010

HHS Awards Additional HIT Grants to States - March 17, 2010

Senate Leaders Struggle to Find Votes for Jobs Bill - February 23, 2010

NAPH Tracking Member Hospital Applications for Beacon Community Program Grants - March 17, 2010

Kaiser Commission Report Finds Increased Medicaid Enrollment - February 23, 2010

Senate Passes Statutory "PAYGO" Amendment, but Exempts Physician Fee Schedule - February 2, 2010

Attention All Hospital Employees: The VA Announces Two New Services for Homeless Vets - March 17, 2010

Federal Arbitration Panel Orders FEMA to Pay $474 million to Rebuild Charity Hospital - February 2, 2010

Reviving Prospects for Health Reform Legislation, Congressional Leaders Eye Reconciliation - March 2, 2010

Extenders and Jobs Bill Hit Multiple Snags - March 2, 2010

HRSA Issues Final Guidance Regarding Public Entity Status - February 23, 2010

President Obama Establishes Commission on Fiscal Responsibility - February 23, 2010

Encourage Your Congressional Representatives to Sign House HIT Letter - March 2, 2010

House Votes to Repeal Antitrust Exemption for Insurers - March 2, 2010

Nominations Now Accepted for Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare - January 26, 2010

MedPAC Supports Full Market Basket Increase with Value-Based Purchasing - January 26, 2010

President Obama Names Members to Fiscal Reform Commission - March 2, 2010

ONC Panel May Support Easing “Meaningful Use” Rule - February 23, 2010

RWJF Announces 2010 Cover the Uninsured Week - February 23, 2010

HHS Announces $100 Million in State Awards for Children’s Health Care Innovations - March 2, 2010

Health Reform Bill in Doubt After Republican Wins Key Senate Seat - January 20, 2010

CMS Chief Actuary Continues to Raise Concerns Regarding Medicare Payment Reform - January 20, 2010

House Members Urge Lower Reductions to DSH Payments - January 20, 2010

Closed-Door Health Reform Negotiations Continue - January 12, 2010

House and Senate Approve Six Fiscal Year 2010 Spending Bills - December 15, 2009

Medicaid DSH Reporting Rule Legislation Introduced - December 15, 2009

NAPH Participates in White House Meeting on Hospital Readmissions Policy - January 12, 2010

House Champions Circulating DSH “Dear Colleague Letter" - January 12, 2010

GAO Releases Report on Medicaid DSH and the DSH Reporting Rule - January 5, 2010

CMS Seeks Comment on Children's Health Care Quality Measures - January 5, 2010

CDC Issues Updated H1N1 Guidance for Health Care Workers - October 19, 2009

Senate Finance Committee Markup Continues. Please Ask Your Senator to Support Schumer DSH Amendments - September 28, 2009

Deadlines Approaching for New HIT Grants - December 8, 2009

85 Community Health Centers Receive Recovery Act Funds - December 15, 2009

FEMA Announces FY 2010 Homeland Security Funds for State and Local Governments - December 15, 2009

CMS Awards Medicaid HIT Planning Funds to First State - December 8, 2009

Six Community Hospitals Sue Massachusetts Over DSH Payments - December 8, 2009

Federal Court Decisions Limit Medicare DSH Reimbursement - October 19, 2009

Federal Court Bars Pennsylvania Medicaid DSH Payments During Ongoing Litigation - October 19, 2009

Illinois Adopts Legislation to Access Additional Federal Medicaid Funds - December 8, 2009

Senate Aims to Finish Health Reform Debate by End of Year - December 8, 2009

Ohio Hospital Assessment Takes Effect - December 8, 2009

President Issues “Improper Payment” Executive Order - December 8, 2009

New “Jobs Bill” Eyed - December 8, 2009

House Energy and Commerce Committee Wraps Up Its Reform Bill - September 28, 2009

Finance Committee Passes Health Care Reform Legislation - October 13, 2009

Settlement Relieves Safety-Net Hospitals of Burdensome and Costly Reporting Mandate - October 13, 2009

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Wishard Bond Measure - November 9, 2009

NAPH member Denver Health Participates in HIT Policy Committee Meeting - November 9, 2009

BMC and Denver Health Receive Funds to Reduce Health Disparities - October 27, 2009

House Adopts Physician Fee Schedule Fix - November 24, 2009

CMS Chief Actuary’s Health Reform Estimate Sparks Medicare Payment Reform Concerns - November 24, 2009

Louisiana Congressional Delegation Urges HHS to Reconsider DSH Reporting and Audit Rule - 6/22/09

CMS Posts Fact Sheet on Health Information Technology Incentive Payments - 6/22/09

Governors and State Budget Officers Issue Review of Fiscal Conditions - November 24, 2009

CMS Withdraws Proposed Medicaid Rehabilitative Services Rule - November 24, 2009

NAPH Leadership Meets with Secretary of HHS - November 3, 2009

HHS Awards $17 Million in Funds to Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections - November 3, 2009

Holding Pattern for Health Reform - November 17, 2009

Congress Reauthorizes Ryan White CARE Act - October 27, 2009

NAPH Meets with White House Office of Health Reform - November 17, 2009

HHS Releases Healthcare-Associated Infections Funding to State Survey Agencies - November 17, 2009

HHS Releases Additional Recovery Act Funds - November 3, 2009

HHS Secretary Invokes Emergency Waiver Authority - November 3, 2009

Joint Commission and HHS Release Language Access Video - November 17, 2009

BMC HealthNet Plan Ranked #2 Among Medicaid Plans - November 17, 2009

Health Reform Update - October 5, 2009

California Enacts Hospital Assessment to Fund Improved Medi-Cal Rates - October 27, 2009

Palm Beach County Celebrates New Hospital Opening - November 17, 2009

Nye Circulates “Dear Colleague Letter” on Exempting Children’s Hospitals from DSH Cuts - October 13, 2009

HRSA Issues Draft Guidance Modifying Health Center Governance Requirements - October 5, 2009

HRSA Releases $28 Million in Health Center Health Information Technology Grants - October 5, 2009

HHS Advisory Committee on Minority Health Releases Report on Addressing Disparities in Health Reform - October 13, 2009

NAPH Nominates VCU’s Retchin and Denver Health’s Gabow to MACPAC - October 5, 2009

NAPH Meets with HHS Officials to Discuss Health Reform and HIT - September 28, 2009

NAPH Executive Director Attends White House H1N1 Meeting - September 28, 2009

Former Senators Release Health Reform Proposal - 6/23/09

California Restores Funding for CHIP Program - September 16, 2009

House Republicans Outline Health Reform Plans - 6/22/09

Health Reform Legislation Sees Progress after Rough August Recess - September 14, 2009

CMS Issues Proposed CHIP Allotment Rule - September 28, 2009

HRSA Awards State Health Access Program Grants to 13 States - September 14, 2009

Preliminary Health Information Technology Certification Program Underway - September 14, 2009

HHS Releases Updated State Medicaid DSH Allotments - September 8, 2009

HRSA Announces $33 Million in Health Care Workforce Awards - September 28, 2009

NAPH Members Awarded Health Quality Improvement Grants - September 14, 2009

HRSA Issues Final Guidelines Permitting Children’s Hospitals to Enroll in the 340B Program - September 8, 2009

CDC Announces State Funds for HAI Prevention; New Jersey Adopts Law Prohibiting Providers from Billing for Serious Medical Errors - September 8, 2009

House Reform Bill Will Not Include DSH Cuts - 6/19/09

Follow-Up with CMS on DSH Rule Impact and Questions - 6/19/09

HHS Solicits Input Regarding Regionalization of Emergency Care - September 1, 2009

CMS Releases H1N1 Vaccination Medicare Billing Guidance; IOM Panel Recommends Respirators for Health Care Workers - September 8, 2009

HHS Issues Guidance on EMTALA and Medicare Payment in Event of an H1N1 Flu Outbreak - September 1, 2009

CMS Issues Guidance to States on Medicaid Incentive Payments for HIT - September 8, 2009

HRSA Distributes $25.7 Million in Community Health Center Grants - September 1, 2009

Massachusetts Restores Limited Health Coverage for Legal Immigrants - September 8, 2009

NAPH Issues New Paper on the Impact of the Recession - September 8, 2009

HIT Policy Committe Requests Comments on Initial Proposal for Definition of Meaningful Use by June 26 - 6/19/09

CBO Estimates Health Insurance Exchange Will Leave 37 Million Uninsured - 6/16/09

Statement: NAPH Urges Congress to Reject White House Proposal to Cut Supplemental Safety Net Payments - 6/15/09

Now is Time to Engage Members of Congress on Health Reform - July 1, 2009

Senate Committee Adopts FY 2010 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill - August 3, 2009

Health Affairs Publishes Article on Reforming the Medicaid DSH Program - August 25, 2009

National Governors Association Guides States as they Implement HIT Stimulus Provisions - August 25, 2009

White House Relaxes Recovery Act Lobbying Restrictions - August 3, 2009

Boston Medical Center Sues Massachusetts for Diverting Funds - August 3, 2009

$1.2 Billion in Stimulus HIT Funding Available - August 25, 2009

NAPH Meets with New CMS Medicaid Director Cindy Mann - August 25, 2009

California Enacts $2 Billion in Additional Health Care Cuts - August 3, 2009

Delays Continue to Plague Health Care Reform Debate - July 24, 2009

NAPH Executive Director Chris Burch Represents NAPH at White House Health Reform Meeting - August 14, 2009

NAPH Hosts Member Hospital Conference Call with White House Health Reform Office - August 14, 2009

House Adopts FY 2010 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill - July, 24, 2009

Massachusetts Commission Recommends Global Payments - July 24, 2009

HHS Releases $13.4 Million in Nurse Loan Repayment Assistance - August 14, 2009

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Seeks Comments on Quality Measures Under Development - August 14, 2009

Department of Labor Announces Health Care Workforce Training Grants - July 24, 2009

House Ways and Means Committee Completes Mark-up of Reform Bill - July 23, 2009

Government Prepares for H1N1 Resurgence, Requests Hospitals to Complete Ventilator Survey - August 14, 2009

House of Representatives Releases Revised Health Reform Legislation - July 14, 2009

Grady Memorial Hospital’s Art Kellermann Participates in Release of Kaiser Commission Report - August 14, 2009

CMS Releases Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Enhanced FMAP - August 10, 2009

Senate HELP Committee Democrats Release Public Plan and Employer Mandate Proposals - July 10, 2009

HHS Releases $40 Million in CHIP Enrollment Grants - July 10, 2009

CDC Advisory Committee Issues H1N1 Vaccine Recommendations - August 10, 2009

Government Accountability Office Solicits Nominations to MACPAC - August 10, 2009

DSH Cuts on the Table in House – Contact Democrats in Delegation Now - July 9, 2009

Urgent Action Needed: Act Now to Oppose Damaging 340B Amendments in HELP Committee - July 9, 2009

Louisiana Adopts $240 Million in Medicaid Cuts - August 10, 2009

AHA, Other Hospital Groups Announce Deal to Cut $155 Billion to Help Pay For Health Reform - July 8, 2009

NAPH Supports House TriCaucus Bill to Reduce Health Disparities - July 7, 2009

CMS Issues Medicare Hospital Outpatient PPS Proposed Rule for FY2010 - July 7,2009

HHS Rescinds Medicaid Outpatient and Other Rules - July 1, 2009

House Hearing Set-up Health Care Showdown in July - Public Hospital CEO Testifies - July 1, 2009

HRSA Announces $200 Million in Health Care Workforce Funds - August 3, 2009

NAPH Launches Health Reform Benefits Everyone Advocacy Campaign - August 25, 2009

NAPH Legislative Event is a Big Success! - September 28, 2009

CMS Provides H1N1 Guidance to State Medicaid and CHIP Officials - September 28, 2009

HHS OIG Okays Use of Bulk Patient Assistance Programs at DSH Hospitals - September 8, 2009

HRSA Clarifies Public Agency Status under the Health Center Program – NAPH Requests Input - September 1, 2009

Both Chambers Work to Combine Bills; Find Votes - October 19, 2009

HRSA Releases Recovery Act Workforce Funds to States - October 13, 2009

Senate Champions Circulating “Dear Colleague Letter” Requesting Smaller DSH Cuts in Reform - October 27, 2009

Lots of Activity, but Little Movement in Capitol Hill Health Care Reform Debate - October 27, 2009

With Bill Release, House Readies for Floor Debate - November 3, 2009

House Narrowly Passes Health Care Reform Legislation - November 9, 2009

Senate Health Reform Bill Clears First Hurdle - November 24, 2009

Senate Awaits CBO Score on Public Plan Compromise - December 15, 2009

NAPH and UHC Issue HIT Incentive Payment Policy Brief - December 8, 2009

Leaders Will Skip Formal Conference Process for Health Reform - January 5, 2010

HHS Announces Additional HIT Training Funds - January 5, 2010

Policy Makers Still Considering Future of Health Reform - January 26, 2010

Missouri Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Ranked First in Nation in 2008 - January 26, 2010

NAPH and Other Stakeholders Urge Congress to Increase Medicaid Primary Care Rates - January 20, 2010

Bipartisan Group of House Members Urges Inclusion of 340B Inpatient Extension - January 12, 2010

Supreme Court Campaign Finance Decision May Impact NAPH Members - February 2, 2010

With Health Care Reform Stalled, the Senate Works to Craft Jobs Bill - February 2, 2010

Bipartisan Summit Keeps Health Reform Debate Alive - February 17, 2010

HHS Awards $119.5 Million to States for Prevention and Wellness Programs - February 17, 2010

White House Releases New Health Reform Proposal—Congress Could Pass Reform Through Reconciliation - February 23, 2010

CMS Working to Avoid Disruption in Medicare Physician Fee Schedules - March 2, 2010

House of Representatives Approves Additional Delay in Medicare Payment Reductions - March 23, 2010

After Health Reform Passage – Implementation the New Watchword - March 31, 2010

Director of HHS Announces Realignment of CMS - April 7, 2010

With Congress on Recess, Hill Leaders Eye Agenda - April 7, 2010

HHS Announces Additional HIT-Related Grants - April 13, 2010

Congress Struggles to Deal with Extenders and Jobs Bills - April 13, 2010

Extension of Enhanced Medicaid Funding Stalled – NAPH Calling for Action - April 28, 2010

HHS Announces Formation of Insurance Oversight Office - April 28, 2010

HHS Requests State Feedback on High-Risk Insurance Pools - April 22, 2010

Congress Contemplates Extended “Doc Fix” as Part of Package – FMAP Extender Still Included for Now - May 5, 2010

CMS Issues FY 2010 DSH Allotments and Revised FY 2009 Allotments - May 5, 2010

GAO Report Says Medicare Contract Reform Accelerated, but with Setbacks - May 5, 2010

Biden, Sebelius Announce 15 Beacon Community Awardees - May 11, 2010

After Extensive Advocacy, House Intends to Move Extenders Bill with FMAP Extension - May 11, 2010

CMS Announces Medicare Claims Filing Deadline Change - May 20, 2010

Extenders Bill – with NAPH Priorities – Delayed Again - May 20, 2010

CMS Issues IPPS Proposed Rule to Implement Health Reform Changes - May 26, 2010

Congressional Leaders Still Seeking Votes on Extenders - May 26, 2010

NAPH and Others Oppose Measures to Change Medicare 72-Hour Rule - June 2, 2010

House Drops FMAP from Extenders Bill Just Before Passage - June 2, 2010

Senate Includes FMAP in Extenders Bill – Provision Still in Danger - June 9, 2010

Senate Eyes Extenders End Game - FMAP Still Included - June 15, 2010

Senate to Attempt to Pass Extenders Bill for Third Time - June 22, 2010

NAPH Submits Comments on Proposed Hospital IPPS Rule - June 22, 2010

HHS Announces $250 Million to Strengthen Primary Care Workforce - June 22, 2010

ONCHIT to Hold Informational Calls on EHR Temporary Certification - June 30, 2010

FMAP Stalled for Now – NAPH Co-Hosting July 15 Fly-In - June 30, 2010

Health IT Enrollment Workgroup Solicits Public Comment - June 30, 2010

CMS Proposes Rule to Extend Hospital Visitation Rights to Same-Sex Couples - June 30, 2010

Hospitals to Push FMAP Extension and Other Issues at Joint Legislative Day - July 7, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for CY 2011 Outpatient Prospective Payment System - July 7, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on Translation and Interpretation Funding - July 7, 2010

HHS Announces Awards to Improve Hospital Preparedness and Emergency Response - July 14, 2010

Senate Eyeing FMAP as Hospital Leaders Come to DC - July 14, 2010

NAPH Names New CEO - July 27, 2010

Congress Passes, President Signs FMAP Extension - August 11, 2010

CMS Seeks Comments on Legislative Changes to Provide Quality Care to Children - August 2, 2010

Congress to Recess this Week; Lame Duck Session in November - September 29, 2010

With Eye on Midterms, Congress Recessing Early - September 22, 2010

Adieu/Farewell – A Message from Chris Burch - October 12, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on CHIPRA Bonus Payments - October 12, 2010

Congress on Recess until Nov. 15 - October 5, 2010

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Nominations for Community Health Leaders - October 19, 2010

Standing on the Precipice of Change...A Message from Dr. Bruce Siegel - October 19, 2010

NAPH Government Relations Calls will Resume after Election - October 27, 2010

CMS to Help Hospitals Verify Patient Eligibility for Medicare - November 11, 2010

NAPH Pushes Conversation on Health Reform Forward at Well-Attended Conference - November 11, 2010

Congress Works on Short Extensions, Considers Long-Term Solutions - November 30, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on State Medicaid Demonstration Programs for Dual Eligibles - November 16, 2010

Senate Abandons Fiscal Year 2011 Omnibus – Opts for Short Term CR - December 21, 2010

CMMI Holding Health Care Delivery System Reform Listening Sessions - December 14, 2010

Health Care will Dominate Early Action in 112th Congress - January 4, 2011

Larry S. Gage Announces Retirement after 30 Years as NAPH President - January 12, 2011

House Expected to Pass Health Care Reform Repeal Bill - January 19, 2011

House Expected to Aggressively Investigate ACA Implementation, Write ‘Replace’ Bills - January 25, 2011

Senate Leaders Discussing Health Reform Repeal Vote - February 1, 2011

Contentious Budget Process Begins to Unfold - February 9, 2011

CMS to Hold National Provider Call on EHR Incentive Program Participation - February 16, 2011

President Releases Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Proposal - February 16, 2011

States Receive $241 Million in “Early Innovator” Health Insurance Exchange Grants - February 24, 2011

Government Shutdown Looms as Budget Impasse Continues - February 24, 2011

Medicaid in Focus at NAPH Hosts Community Leaders Legislative Event - March 2, 2011

HHS and Treasury Issue Proposed Rule on ACA State Innovation Waivers - March 15, 2011

House Likely to Approve Medicaid Eligibility Cuts and Partial ACA Defunding Bills - March 15, 2011

House Preparing to Move ACA Defunding Bill - March 23, 2011

NAPH Staff Updates - March 23, 2011

Budget Discussions Dominate Three-Week Congressional Work Period - March 29, 2011

Supreme Court Rules: 340B Entities Cannot Sue to Enforce Drug Pricing - April 6, 2011

House Budget Committee Releases Budget Resolution with Significant Medicaid Cuts - April 6, 2011

Jackson Health System names new CEO; Three NAPH Member CEOs Announce Resignations - April 19, 2011

Update on Congressional Budget Activities and Recess “To Dos” - April 19, 2011

As Congressional Recess Comes to an End, Federal Budget Talks Resume - April 27, 2011

NAPH Issues Statement in Support of CMS Regulation to Ensure Medicaid Access to Care - May 17, 2011

NAPH Expresses Support for Medical Liability Legislation - June 7, 2011

NAPH Submits Comment Letter on ACO Rule - June 7, 2011

41 Senators Reject Proposals to Cut Medicaid - June 14, 2011

NAPH Celebrates its 30th Anniversary at Annual Meeting – Materials Available - June 28, 2011

CDC Issues Guidelines for Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings - July 19, 2011

House GOP Introduces Cut, Cap and Balance Act; McConnell, Reid Work on Plan B - July 19, 2011

Study Projects Health Reform’s Impact on National Health Spending - August 2, 2011

Deficit Cutting Deal Enacted Hours Before Debt Ceiling Expiration - August 2, 2011

CMS to Hold August 18 Call on Medicare, Medicaid EHR Meaningful Use - August 9, 2011

CMS Announces Changes to the Medicare eRx Incentive Program - September 7, 2011

Congress Reconvenes With a Full Plate - September 7, 2011

HRSA Announces $700 Million in ACA Capital Grants for Health Centers - September 13, 2011

“Super Committee” Meets, CBO Estimates Impact of Sequestration - September 13, 2011

CMS Issues Final Medicaid RAC Rule - September 27, 2011

Hill Scrambles to Avoid Government Shutdown - September 27, 2011

Dartmouth Report on Hospital Readmission Rates - October 4, 2011

Congress Returns from Brief Recess, Super Committee Continues to Deliberate Spending Cuts - October 4, 2011

'Health Affairs' Releases Health Care Disparities Issue - October 12, 2011

Committees of Jurisdiction Send Recommendations to 'Super Committee' - October 12, 2011

Studies Show Uncertainty in Medicaid Enrollment, as ACA Would Cover Millions Without Individual Mandate - November 1, 2011

‘Super Committee’ at an Impasse Over Revenue Gap - November 8, 2011

NAPH’s 2011 HIT/Meaningful Use Survey – Open Until Nov. 18 - November 15, 2011

Congress Has Full Agenda Heading Into December - November 29, 2011

House and Senate Struggle to Find Agreement on SGR Fix, Tax Extenders - December 13, 2011

MedPAC Considers Draft 2013 Payment Recommendations - December 20, 2011

Congress at an Impasse Over SGR Fix, Tax Extenders - December 20, 2011

NASHP Issues RFA for Medicaid-Safety Net Learning Collaborative - January 4, 2012

CMS Releases Request for Comment on EMTALA - February 7, 2012

More than 30 Hospital Systems Participate in NAPH Legislative Conference - March 6, 2012

CMS Releases Final Rule on Insurance Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans - March 13, 2012

HPOE Webinar on AHRQ-Funded ED Patient Flow Guide - April 10, 2012

House and Senate Enjoy 2-Week Recess - April 10, 2012

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06/29/2012-06/29/2012
Metropolitan Hospital, New York City

2012 Annual Conference - San Francisco!
06/20/2012-06/22/2012
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2012 NAPH Fellows Session 1
06/18/2012-06/22/2012
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Providence, R.I.

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